Boston Red Sox post league‑best record and seven‑game winning streak ahead of All‑Star break

The Boston Red Sox have transformed their season, posting the best record in Major League Baseball with a 12‑2 run since June 25 and a seven‑game winning streak, the longest active streak in the league. Their surge has moved them into a tie for third place in the American League East and within 1½ games of both a Wild Card spot and the division lead.

Key contributors include pitcher Sonny Gray, now 11‑1 with a 2.54 ERA, and recent offseason acquisitions such as Willson Contreras and Caleb Durbin, who have boosted the offense. Despite a list of injuries that includes Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet, Trevor Story, Connelly Early, Marcelo Mayer and Ranger Suárez, the team remains competitive and expectations for the upcoming trade deadline have shifted.

The Red Sox are scheduled to complete the two games before the All‑Star break, seeking to solidify their playoff positioning as the season approaches its second half.